Video updated for firmware version to . Hacking the PS3 is easy and completely software based - NO soldering. The EvilNat custom firmware gives you full access to the games and using the BGToolset makes it even easier to install. In this video I'll take you from a stock PlayStation 3 to a fully modded CFW console with games installed from disk and a range of backup file formats. Don't forget to visit the project page at Links: PS3Toolset - PSX Place - Evilnat download post - PS3xploit - PyPS3Tools - PS3 Homebrew - PS3HEN Installation video Retro Gamming Copyright video Upgrade your PS3 hard drive Factory Reset your PS3 0:00 Introduction 2:26 Which PS3 models can use CFW 5:59 Which installation method to use 6:50 Upgrade your hard drive 7:49 Initial system checks 14:48 What you need for the hack 15:45 Download the custom firmware and homebrew 23:36 Prepare your installation drive 27:23 Final system checks 32:31 CFW installation 37:10 Installing homebrew and playing the games